Who would you rather have as your gay uncle?
Posted by Dan November 20th, 2007 at 12:51pm In Project Runway
After winning the Barbie challenge in season two, Nick became “Uncle Nick” — giving widespread attention to the time-worn phenomenon of the doting gay uncle.
Now, in more progressive times, we can embrace gay uncles in all their glory. In yesteryear, young nieces and nephews may have wondered why Uncle Steve always brought his ‘roommate’ Bruce to family gatherings. These days, gay uncles can be just that — fun fusions of older brother, best friend and alternate-universe-dad.
So, in the world of Project Runway, I was wondering who would be the better gay uncle — Nick or Tim Gunn.
They’re both lovable and cute, so it’s hard to decide. I think, in general, Uncle Nick would be better when you’re a little kid and Uncle Tim would be better when you’re grown up. For instance, on your fifth birthday Nick will get you all the candy you can eat and all the Barbies your arms can carry. Tim might get you a savings bond.
At the time, the winner is obvious, but when you reach your twenties you’d much rather be able to spend that money on alcohol or your electric bill.
That said, let’s break it down.
Uncle Nick
Benefits:
- More likely to buy you beer when you’re nineteen.
- If you’re a girl (or, hell, if you’re a boy), he’d be way more fun to play dress-up with.
- You can bring him to your office Christmas party as your date and it wouldn’t be that weird.
Drawbacks:
- Will spoil you.
- Blurs the line between friend and paternal figure.
- Loves attention just as much as you do.
Uncle Tim
Benefits:
- Better equipped to help dress you for your first job interview.
- Constant source of reasonable advice.
- Will let you crash at his luxurious loft (or the luxurious loft that I imagine he has).
Drawbacks:
- Won’t let you put your feet up on the couch at his house.
- Might correct your pronunciation.
- Would drag you kicking and screaming to the art gallery at the age of 10 in order to expose you to culture (although you’d thank him for it later).
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1. Blog de Jogos de PC! &raq&hellip | November 23rd, 2007 at 9:32 am
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2. Katie | December 3rd, 2007 at 3:08 pm
As Nick’s real 18-year-old niece-in-law, I’m putting in my support for Nick as a great gay uncle when you’ve grown up as well. And I’m beginning to wonder if you’ve visited some of our family gatherings, because your depiction of him is pretty accurate!
3. Casia Kennedy | December 18th, 2007 at 11:42 am
I LOVE my Uncle Nick.. he is the BESTEST Uncle in the world. He made me my very own Barbie. Every time he visits, he plays EVERYTHING with my brother and me. He goes on EVERY ride at the amusement parks, he gives us the BESTEST presents which we then get to play with him..Uncle, Nick..get ready for “Dance, Dance, Revolution!” and my interactive tv fashion show game!!
Te amo Tio Nick,
Casia Maria
4. gus | April 7th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
tim gunn is not gay… I met him at a fashion show and he told every one that he was straight
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